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The world has changed – has the Australian government taken notice?
Opinion: It’s important not to panic and to jump at ghosts and shadows. But when the facts change, a sane person changes their plans. Simply...
March 03 2025
ADF personnel gather for First Nations awareness, discussion
The Australian Defence Force personnel have gathered to help further integrate First Nations awareness into military policy.
March 03 2025
ADF personnel undertake desert training in United Arab Emirates
Australian Defence Force personnel have taken part in a Foreign Forces Desert Immersion Course provided by the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.
March 03 2025
Australia risks nuclear submarine deal on ‘whims of Trump’, says US intelligence analyst
US intelligence analyst and military content creator Ryan McBeth has urged Australia to shop around for its submarine purchases, following the recent Ukraine–US Oval...
March 03 2025
Albanese confirms Australian support for Ukraine despite Oval Office stoush
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed his support for Ukraine despite a widening disagreement between the eastern European country and American...
March 03 2025
Opening salvo: Coalition commits to ‘reinstating’ fourth F-35 squadron as election anticipation heats up
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and shadow minister for defence Andrew Hastie have announced plans to reinstate the planned acquisition of a fourth squadron of F-35A fighter...
March 02 2025
Sikorsky locks in $313.5m contract to maintain Navy Romeo helicopters
Sikorsky Australia, has been awarded a new three-year contract worth AU$313.5 million to continue its long-standing maintenance and sustainment partnership with the Royal...
February 28 2025
Top takeaways: Palmer Luckey discusses rebuilding US defence industry, weaponising visas and expansionist China
American entrepreneur Palmer Luckey has shared his thoughts on how the United States can best rebuild its defence industry and contend with the expansionist aspirations of...
February 28 2025
Closing the loop: Chinese warships could circumnavigate Australia in naval power flex
A possible circumnavigation of Australia is on the cards as the Chinese Navy taskforce heads west in their latest show of maritime power.
February 28 2025
End of Operation Okra: Australian flag comes down in Kuwait
The Australian flag descended at Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve in Kuwait for the final time in December, marking the cessation of Operation...
February 28 2025
Looking sharp: New ADF artillery makes a splash in AusCam
The first AS9 and AS10 Huntsman vehicles have been unveiled in AusCam markings, as part of a federal government and industry photo shoot.
February 28 2025
NSW RFS and RAAF base access agreement extended through to 2029
NSW Rural Fire Service now has access to RAAF Base Richmond, RAAF Base Williamtown and HMAS Albatross under an extension to the current agreement through to 2029.
February 28 2025
China brings its tension and aggression in south-east Asia into the peaceful south Pacific
Opinion: The Chinese military’s no-notice live-firing between Australia and New Zealand is bringing deliberate and dangerous behaviour into our peaceful neighbourhood,...
February 27 2025
Beached as bro: ADF recovers torpedo found by Gold Coast residents
A recoverable practice torpedo has been removed from a Gold Coast beach after it was found by residents.
February 27 2025
All shoot and no shells: Marles opens ADF weapon training simulation facility in Darwin
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has officially opened the Australian Defence Force’s new Open Plan Weapon Training Simulation System in the Northern...
February 27 2025
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Australia expands Canberra presence in frigate contract push
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Australia has announced it will expand its business activities in Canberra, as the Japanese defence giant pushes to support its bid for...
February 27 2025
What exactly do we mean when we say Australia ‘must become a naval power’?
With Beijing’s recent exercises close to home, Jennifer Parker, retired naval officer and expert associate at the National Security College - Australian National...
February 26 2025
Charles Darwin University researchers develop drones for Army cargo delivery
Northern Territory-based Charles Darwin University is working with research and manufacturing partners to develop medical drones for the Australian Army.
February 26 2025
Fleet Space on the hunt for hydrogen under mountains
Fleet Space is set to use its technology that can detect minerals from space to uncover hydrogen reserves hidden underneath mountains.
February 26 2025
New Zealand Defence Force takes delivery of aerial and remote ground systems
New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of uncrewed aircraft systems and remote ground sensor systems.
February 26 2025